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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.42 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.42 and 245.13 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.42 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.42 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.42 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 153,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,796.19/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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