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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 913.82 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 913.82 and 244.08 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 913.82 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/913.82 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 913.82 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 223,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,043.97/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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