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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.47, 619.66 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.47, 619.66 and 169.86 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.47 : 619.66 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.47/619.66 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.47x = 619.66 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.47x = 105,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,255.02/413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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