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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.44 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.44 and 156.25 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.44 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.44 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.44 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 97,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,571.68/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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