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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.76, 625.08 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.76, 625.08 and 156.76 is: 235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.76 : 625.08 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.76/625.08 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.76x = 625.08 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.76x = 97,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,987.54/416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.12

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