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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.44, 616.68 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.44, 616.68 and 194.90 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.44 : 616.68 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.44/616.68 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.44x = 616.68 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.44x = 120,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.93/411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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