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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 621.48 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 621.48 and 197.69 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 621.48 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/621.48 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 621.48 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 122,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,860.38/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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