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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.01 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.01 and 247.25 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.01 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.01 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.01 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 151,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,813.97/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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