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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 622.74 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 622.74 and 198.63 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 622.74 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/622.74 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 622.74 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 123,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,694.85/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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