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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 618 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 618 and 195.43 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 618 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/618 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 618 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 120,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,775.74/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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