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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 625.53 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 625.53 and 143.00 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 625.53 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/625.53 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 625.53 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 89,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451.72/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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