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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 624.12 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 624.12 and 196.97 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 624.12 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/624.12 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 624.12 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 122,930.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,930.17/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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