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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 624.92 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 624.92 and 156.72 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 624.92 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/624.92 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 624.92 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 97,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,937.46/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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