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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.93, 624.99 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.93, 624.99 and 156.74 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.93 : 624.99 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.93/624.99 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.93x = 624.99 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.93x = 97,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,960.93/416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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