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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 621.10 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 621.10 and 157.56 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 621.10 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/621.10 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 621.10 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 97,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860.52/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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