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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 1,027.42 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 1,027.42 and 198 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 1,027.42 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/1,027.42 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 1,027.42 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 203,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,429.16/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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