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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.43 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.43 and 244.29 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.43 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.43 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.43 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 113,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,699.89/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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