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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 504.24 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 504.24 and 244.95 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 504.24 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/504.24 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 504.24 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 123,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,513.59/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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