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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.28 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.28 and 198 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.28 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.28 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.28 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 119,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,845.44/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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