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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 489.48 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 489.48 and 244.04 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 489.48 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/489.48 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 489.48 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 119,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,452.70/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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