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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.55, 622.62 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.55, 622.62 and 198.65 is: 297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.55 : 622.62 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.55/622.62 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.55x = 622.62 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.55x = 123,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,683.46/415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.64

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