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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 619.90 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 619.90 and 197.20 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 619.90 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/619.90 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 619.90 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 122,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,244.28/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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