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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 610.56 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 610.56 and 244.74 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 610.56 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/610.56 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 610.56 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 149,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,428.45/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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