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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 605.27 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 605.27 and 198 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 605.27 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/605.27 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 605.27 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 119,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,843.96/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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