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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 914.82 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 914.82 and 244.44 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 914.82 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/914.82 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 914.82 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 223,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,618.60/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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