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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 610.86 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 610.86 and 245.10 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 610.86 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/610.86 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 610.86 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 149,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,721.79/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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