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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.74, 625.11 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.74, 625.11 and 124.24 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.74 : 625.11 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.74/625.11 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.74x = 625.11 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.74x = 77,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.67/416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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