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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.10, 621.90 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.10, 621.90 and 198.20 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.10 : 621.90 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.10/621.90 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.10x = 621.90 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.10x = 123,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,260.58/415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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