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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 481.97 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 481.97 and 244.76 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 481.97 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/481.97 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 481.97 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 117,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,966.98/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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