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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 628.61 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 628.61 and 246.15 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 628.61 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/628.61 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 628.61 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 154,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,731.12/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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