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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 622.53 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 622.53 and 168.28 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 622.53 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/622.53 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 622.53 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 104,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,759.35/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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