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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.70 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.70 and 197.29 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.70 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.70 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.70 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 122,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,457.90/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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