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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 622.77 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 622.77 and 141.20 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 622.77 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/622.77 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 622.77 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 87,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,937.32/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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