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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 621.82 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 621.82 and 154.53 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 621.82 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/621.82 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 621.82 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 96,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,089.84/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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