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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 623 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 623 and 141.44 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 623 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/623 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 623 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 88,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,117.12/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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