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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.18, 622.63 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.18, 622.63 and 141.27 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.18 : 622.63 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.18/622.63 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.18x = 622.63 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.18x = 87,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,958.94/415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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