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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 624.15 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 624.15 and 196.74 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 624.15 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/624.15 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 624.15 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 122,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795.27/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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