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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.54 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.54 and 244.44 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.54 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.54 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.54 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 223,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,548.94/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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