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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 913.47 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 913.47 and 244.23 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 913.47 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/913.47 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 913.47 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 223,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,096.78/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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