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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 620.66 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 620.66 and 197.40 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 620.66 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/620.66 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 620.66 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 122,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,518.28/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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