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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 628.92 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 628.92 and 155.76 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 628.92 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/628.92 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 628.92 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 97,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,960.58/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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