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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 613.90 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 613.90 and 247.97 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 613.90 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/613.90 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 613.90 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 152,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,230.63/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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