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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.16 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.16 and 244.92 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.16 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.16 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.16 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 113,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679.75/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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