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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 458.84 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 458.84 and 244.04 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 458.84 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/458.84 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 458.84 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 111,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,974.09/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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