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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.72 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.72 and 194 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.72 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.72 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.72 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 119,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449.68/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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