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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.41, 623.18 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.41, 623.18 and 141.47 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 623.18 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/623.18 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 623.18 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 88,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,157.45/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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