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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 610.46 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 610.46 and 244.93 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 610.46 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/610.46 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 610.46 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 149,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,519.97/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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