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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 624.08 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 624.08 and 184.98 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 624.08 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/624.08 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 624.08 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 115,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,442.32/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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