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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.94, 915.02 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.94, 915.02 and 244.75 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.94 : 915.02 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.94/915.02 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.94x = 915.02 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.94x = 223,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,955.24/609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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