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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.46 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.46 and 246.93 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.46 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.46 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.46 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 151,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,481.68/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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