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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 518.67 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 518.67 and 244.84 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 518.67 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/518.67 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 518.67 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 126,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,991.16/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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