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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 617.60 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 617.60 and 247.64 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 617.60 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/617.60 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 617.60 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 152,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.46/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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