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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 496.92 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 496.92 and 244.88 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 496.92 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/496.92 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 496.92 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 121,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,685.77/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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