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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.03 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.03 and 154.77 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.03 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.03 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.03 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 96,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,271.58/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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