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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 626.41 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 626.41 and 245.08 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 626.41 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/626.41 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 626.41 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 153,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520.56/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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