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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.54 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.54 and 155.76 is: 233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.54 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.54 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.54 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 97,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,120.64/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.59

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