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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 614 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 614 and 248.01 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 614 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/614 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 614 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 152,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,278.14/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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