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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 628.45 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 628.45 and 155.46 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 628.45 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/628.45 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 628.45 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 97,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,698.45/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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