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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 629.14 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 629.14 and 155.93 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 629.14 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/629.14 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 629.14 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 98,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,099.00/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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