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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 915.34 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 915.34 and 244.82 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 915.34 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/915.34 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 915.34 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 224,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,093.54/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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