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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 692.67 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 692.67 and 244.67 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 692.67 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/692.67 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 692.67 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 169,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,475.57/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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