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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 623.08 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 623.08 and 241.86 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 623.08 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/623.08 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 623.08 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 150,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698.13/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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