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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.82 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.82 and 141.32 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.82 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.82 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.82 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 88,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,016.92/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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