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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 616.98 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 616.98 and 194.84 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 616.98 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/616.98 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 616.98 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 120,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,212.38/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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