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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 620.01 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 620.01 and 197.01 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 620.01 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/620.01 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 620.01 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 122,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,148.17/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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