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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 623.94 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 623.94 and 199.62 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 623.94 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/623.94 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 623.94 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 124,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,550.90/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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