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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 610.12 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 610.12 and 244.91 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 610.12 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/610.12 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 610.12 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 149,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,421.51/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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