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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.93, 623.97 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.93, 623.97 and 155.92 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.93 : 623.97 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.93/623.97 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.93x = 623.97 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.93x = 97,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,289.60/415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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