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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 621.54 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 621.54 and 198.04 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 621.54 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/621.54 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 621.54 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 123,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,089.78/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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