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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.10 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.10 and 199 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.10 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.10 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.10 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 123,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,996.90/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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