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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 623 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 623 and 155.30 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 623 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/623 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 623 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 96,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,751.90/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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