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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.41, 628.91 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.41, 628.91 and 155.68 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.41 : 628.91 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.41/628.91 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.41x = 628.91 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.41x = 97,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,907.27/419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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