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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 413.30 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 413.30 and 198.92 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 413.30 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/413.30 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 413.30 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 82,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,213.64/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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