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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 619.45 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 619.45 and 196.63 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 619.45 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/619.45 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 619.45 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 121,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,800.41/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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