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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.98 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.98 and 244.42 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.98 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.98 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.98 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 110,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,471.82/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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