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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 624.76 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 624.76 and 156.52 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 624.76 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/624.76 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 624.76 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 97,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,787.44/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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