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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 622.87 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 622.87 and 195.91 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 622.87 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/622.87 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 622.87 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 122,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,024.41/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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