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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 616.68 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 616.68 and 248.86 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 616.68 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/616.68 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 616.68 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 153,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,466.98/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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