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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 921.92 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 921.92 and 244.58 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 921.92 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/921.92 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 921.92 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 225,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,477.36/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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