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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 620.70 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 620.70 and 197.32 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 620.70 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/620.70 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 620.70 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 122,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,476.52/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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