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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.90, 625.08 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.90, 625.08 and 139.16 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.90 : 625.08 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.90/625.08 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.90x = 625.08 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.90x = 86,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,983.01/416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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