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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.93, 627.80 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.93, 627.80 and 245.63 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.93 : 627.80 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.93/627.80 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.93x = 627.80 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.93x = 154,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,206.86/418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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