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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 623.62 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 623.62 and 244.63 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 623.62 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/623.62 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 623.62 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 152,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,556.16/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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