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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.74 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.74 and 155.20 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.74 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.74 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.74 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 96,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,649.25/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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