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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.76, 626.43 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.76, 626.43 and 244.47 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.76 : 626.43 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.76/626.43 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.76x = 626.43 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.76x = 153,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,144.85/417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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