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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.25, 625.88 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.25, 625.88 and 109.08 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.25 : 625.88 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.25/625.88 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.25x = 625.88 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.25x = 68,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,270.45/417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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