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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 621.31 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 621.31 and 154.11 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 621.31 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/621.31 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 621.31 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 95,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,750.08/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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