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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.88, 622.74 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.88, 622.74 and 198.52 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.88 : 622.74 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.88/622.74 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.88x = 622.74 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.88x = 123,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,626.34/414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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