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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 622.89 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 622.89 and 196.17 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 622.89 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/622.89 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 622.89 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 122,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,192.33/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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