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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.60 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.60 and 245.44 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.60 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.60 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.60 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 154,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283.58/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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