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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 624.97 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 624.97 and 199.97 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 624.97 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/624.97 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 624.97 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 124,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,973.59/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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