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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 690.72 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 690.72 and 244 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 690.72 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/690.72 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 690.72 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 168,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,535.68/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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