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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 619.74 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 619.74 and 196.84 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 619.74 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/619.74 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 619.74 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 121,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,989.62/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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