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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 633.02 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 633.02 and 248.84 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 633.02 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/633.02 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 633.02 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 157,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520.70/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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