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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.63 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.63 and 153 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.63 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.63 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.63 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 95,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,568.39/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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