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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.19, 624.31 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.19, 624.31 and 156.18 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.19 : 624.31 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.19/624.31 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.19x = 624.31 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.19x = 97,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,502.30/416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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