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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 622.90 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 622.90 and 155.32 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 622.90 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/622.90 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 622.90 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 96,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,748.83/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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