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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.08, 623.64 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.08, 623.64 and 199.36 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.08 : 623.64 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.08/623.64 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.08x = 623.64 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.08x = 124,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,328.87/416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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