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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.91 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.91 and 248.05 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.91 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.91 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.91 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 152,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,772.78/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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