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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415, 622.32 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415, 622.32 and 154.96 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415 : 622.32 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415/622.32 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415x = 622.32 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415x = 96,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,434.71/415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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