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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 914.02 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 914.02 and 244.04 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 914.02 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/914.02 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 914.02 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 223,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,057.44/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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