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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 626.23 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 626.23 and 244.96 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 626.23 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/626.23 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 626.23 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 153,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,397.56/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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