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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 621.10 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 621.10 and 197.40 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 621.10 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/621.10 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 621.10 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 122,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,605.14/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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