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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 486.59 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 486.59 and 244.84 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 486.59 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/486.59 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 486.59 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 119,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,137.31/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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