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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.48 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.48 and 244.83 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.48 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.48 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.48 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 118,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,125.58/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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