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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.66 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.66 and 198.64 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.66 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.66 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.66 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 123,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,685.18/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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