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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 692.07 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 692.07 and 244.66 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 692.07 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/692.07 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 692.07 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 169,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,320.02/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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