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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 610.25 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 610.25 and 244.75 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 610.25 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/610.25 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 610.25 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 149,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,358.69/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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