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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 618.18 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 618.18 and 155.44 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 618.18 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/618.18 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 618.18 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 96,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,088.35/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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