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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 914.90 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 914.90 and 244.67 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 914.90 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/914.90 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 914.90 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 223,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,842.79/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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