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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.84 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.84 and 155.94 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.84 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.84 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.84 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 97,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281.61/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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