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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 617.19 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 617.19 and 195.34 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 617.19 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/617.19 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 617.19 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 120,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,561.89/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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