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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.87 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.87 and 195.81 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.87 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.87 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.87 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 121,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,964.17/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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