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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.48 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.48 and 155.03 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.48 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.48 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.48 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 96,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,503.07/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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