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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.93 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.93 and 244.13 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.93 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.93 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.93 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 126,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,439.05/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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