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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 616.25 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 616.25 and 248.32 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 616.25 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/616.25 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 616.25 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 153,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,027.20/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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