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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 622.98 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 622.98 and 141.48 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 622.98 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/622.98 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 622.98 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 88,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,139.21/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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