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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 623.40 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 623.40 and 141.75 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 623.40 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/623.40 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 623.40 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 88,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,366.95/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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