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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 461.82 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 461.82 and 247.08 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 461.82 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/461.82 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 461.82 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 114,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,106.49/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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