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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.17 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.17 and 198.32 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.17 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.17 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.17 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 123,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,388.75/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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