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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 621.92 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 621.92 and 298.80 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 621.92 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/621.92 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 621.92 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 185,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,829.70/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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