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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.73, 915.27 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.73, 915.27 and 244.77 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.73 : 915.27 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.73/915.27 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.73x = 915.27 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.73x = 224,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,026.29/609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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