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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.03, 622.54 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.03, 622.54 and 141.31 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 622.54 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/622.54 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 622.54 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 87,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,971.13/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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