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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.68 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.68 and 244.86 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.68 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.68 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.68 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 149,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,531.10/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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