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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 622.97 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 622.97 and 198.82 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 622.97 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/622.97 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 622.97 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 123,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,854.79/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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