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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 622.01 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 622.01 and 198.18 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 622.01 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/622.01 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 622.01 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 123,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,270.44/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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