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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.69 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.69 and 141.85 is: 212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.69 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.69 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.69 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 88,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,470.43/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.77

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