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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 622.72 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 622.72 and 198.88 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 622.72 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/622.72 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 622.72 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 123,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,846.55/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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