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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.01, 623.83 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.01, 623.83 and 155.82 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.01 : 623.83 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.01/623.83 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.01x = 623.83 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.01x = 97,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,205.19/416.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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