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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 623.32 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 623.32 and 155.75 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 623.32 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/623.32 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 623.32 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 97,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078.19/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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