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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 405.60 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 405.60 and 244.49 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 405.60 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/405.60 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 405.60 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 99,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,163.12/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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