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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 624.87 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 624.87 and 224.25 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 624.87 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/624.87 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 624.87 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 140,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,127.10/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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