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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 622.58 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 622.58 and 141.18 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 622.58 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/622.58 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 622.58 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 87,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,895.84/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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