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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 621.60 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 621.60 and 197.84 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 621.60 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/621.60 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 621.60 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 122,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,977.34/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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