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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.80 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.80 and 244.28 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.80 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.80 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.80 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 113,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,297.06/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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