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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.82 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.82 and 244.76 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.82 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.82 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.82 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 152,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,686.18/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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