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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621 and 194.75 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 120,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,939.75/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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