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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.02 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.02 and 244.62 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.02 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.02 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.02 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 114,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,731.67/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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