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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 630 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 630 and 246.90 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 630 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/630 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 630 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 155,547
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,547/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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