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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.35 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.35 and 198.45 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.35 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.35 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.35 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 123,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,505.36/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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