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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 619.68 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 619.68 and 196.48 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 619.68 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/619.68 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 619.68 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 121,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,754.73/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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