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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 622.17 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 622.17 and 141.12 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 622.17 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/622.17 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 622.17 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 87,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,800.63/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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