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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 624.30 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 624.30 and 142.22 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 624.30 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/624.30 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 624.30 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 88,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,787.95/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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