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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.07, 623.88 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.07, 623.88 and 181.62 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.07 : 623.88 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.07/623.88 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.07x = 623.88 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.07x = 113,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,309.09/416.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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