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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 615.96 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 615.96 and 248.82 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 615.96 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/615.96 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 615.96 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 153,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,263.17/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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