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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 619.38 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 619.38 and 196.56 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 619.38 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/619.38 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 619.38 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 121,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,745.33/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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