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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 622.48 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 622.48 and 198.48 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 622.48 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/622.48 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 622.48 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 123,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,549.83/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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