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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 623.84 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 623.84 and 155.69 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 623.84 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/623.84 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 623.84 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 97,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,121.75/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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