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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 624.66 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 624.66 and 242.92 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 624.66 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/624.66 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 624.66 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 151,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,742.41/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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