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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 451.92 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 451.92 and 244.93 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 451.92 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/451.92 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 451.92 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 110,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,688.77/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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