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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 458.11 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 458.11 and 244.92 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 458.11 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/458.11 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 458.11 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 112,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,200.30/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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