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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.73, 622.11 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.73, 622.11 and 298.85 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.73 : 622.11 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.73/622.11 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.73x = 622.11 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.73x = 185,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,917.57/414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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