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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.21, 622.72 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.21, 622.72 and 155.14 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.21 : 622.72 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.21/622.72 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.21x = 622.72 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.21x = 96,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,608.78/415.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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