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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 625.00 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 625.00 and 142.75 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 625.00 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/625.00 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 625.00 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 89,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,218.04/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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