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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.23, 625.86 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.23, 625.86 and 109.09 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.23 : 625.86 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.23/625.86 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.23x = 625.86 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.23x = 68,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271.39/417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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