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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.71, 624.03 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.71, 624.03 and 199.75 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.71 : 624.03 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.71/624.03 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.71x = 624.03 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.71x = 124,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,649.99/416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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