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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.63, 620.44 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.63, 620.44 and 139.65 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 620.44 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/620.44 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 620.44 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 86,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,644.45/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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