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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 610.25 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 610.25 and 244.32 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 610.25 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/610.25 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 610.25 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 149,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,096.28/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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