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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.01, 622.21 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.01, 622.21 and 198.74 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.01 : 622.21 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.01/622.21 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.01x = 622.21 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.01x = 123,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,658.02/415.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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