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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 622.95 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 622.95 and 199.05 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 622.95 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/622.95 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 622.95 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 123,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,998.20/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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