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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 620.15 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 620.15 and 156.75 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 620.15 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/620.15 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 620.15 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 97,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,207.73/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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