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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 622.80 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 622.80 and 168.41 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 622.80 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/622.80 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 622.80 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 104,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,882.63/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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