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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.23, 622.95 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.23, 622.95 and 155.24 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.23 : 622.95 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.23/622.95 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.23x = 622.95 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.23x = 96,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,705.40/415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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