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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 622.80 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 622.80 and 198.86 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 622.80 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/622.80 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 622.80 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 123,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,846.89/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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