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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.59 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.59 and 141.20 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.59 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.59 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.59 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 87,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,906.60/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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