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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 622.20 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 622.20 and 154.80 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 622.20 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/622.20 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 622.20 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 96,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.56/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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