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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 622.59 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 622.59 and 168.15 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 622.59 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/622.59 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 622.59 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 104,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688.51/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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