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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 617.04 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 617.04 and 194.74 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 617.04 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/617.04 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 617.04 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 120,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,162.37/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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