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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 622.80 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 622.80 and 198.87 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 622.80 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/622.80 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 622.80 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 123,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,856.24/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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