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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 625.99 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 625.99 and 143.39 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 625.99 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/625.99 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 625.99 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 89,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,760.71/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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