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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 619.44 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 619.44 and 196.72 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 619.44 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/619.44 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 619.44 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 121,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,856.24/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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