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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 914.13 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 914.13 and 244.43 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 914.13 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/914.13 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 914.13 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 223,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,436.23/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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