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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 914.03 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 914.03 and 244.11 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 914.03 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/914.03 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 914.03 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 223,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,122.64/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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