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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 622.05 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 622.05 and 198.46 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 622.05 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/622.05 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 622.05 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 123,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,452.04/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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