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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 690.93 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 690.93 and 244.29 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 690.93 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/690.93 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 690.93 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 168,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,784.45/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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