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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 622.54 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 622.54 and 198.52 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 622.54 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/622.54 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 622.54 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 123,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,586.64/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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