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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.61, 621.91 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.61, 621.91 and 154.60 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.61 : 621.91 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.61/621.91 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.61x = 621.91 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.61x = 96,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148.48/414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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