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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.31, 622.57 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.31, 622.57 and 155.24 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.31 : 622.57 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.31/622.57 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.31x = 622.57 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.31x = 96,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,648.94/415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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