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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.74, 623.69 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.74, 623.69 and 155.73 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.74 : 623.69 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.74/623.69 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.74x = 623.69 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.74x = 97,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,128.95/415.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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