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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 619.94 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 619.94 and 169.89 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 619.94 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/619.94 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 619.94 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 105,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,321.61/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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