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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.29, 622.98 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.29, 622.98 and 137.61 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.29 : 622.98 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.29/622.98 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.29x = 622.98 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.29x = 85,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728.28/415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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