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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.36 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.36 and 198.44 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.36 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.36 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.36 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 123,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,501.12/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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