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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 915.02 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 915.02 and 244.74 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 915.02 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/915.02 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 915.02 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 223,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,944.78/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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