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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.94, 623.84 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.94, 623.84 and 155.93 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.94 : 623.84 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.94/623.84 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.94x = 623.84 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.94x = 97,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,271.47/415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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