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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 619.72 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 619.72 and 196.88 is: 294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 619.72 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/619.72 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 619.72 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 122,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,006.88/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.83

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