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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 625.03 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 625.03 and 142.76 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 625.03 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/625.03 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 625.03 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 89,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,230.49/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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