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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 624.93 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 624.93 and 156.62 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 624.93 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/624.93 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 624.93 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 97,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,876.54/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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