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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 619.44 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 619.44 and 196.48 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 619.44 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/619.44 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 619.44 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 121,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,707.57/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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