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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.03, 625.70 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.03, 625.70 and 243.66 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.03 : 625.70 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.03/625.70 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.03x = 625.70 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.03x = 152,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,456.84/417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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