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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 465.95 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 465.95 and 244.67 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 465.95 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/465.95 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 465.95 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 114,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000.43/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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