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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 464 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 464 and 244.48 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 464 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/464 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 464 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 113,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,438.72/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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