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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.20 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.20 and 127.60 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.20 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.20 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.20 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 79,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.92/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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