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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 625.02 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 625.02 and 142.65 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 625.02 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/625.02 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 625.02 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 89,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,159.10/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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