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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 530.80 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 530.80 and 244.63 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 530.80 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/530.80 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 530.80 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 129,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,849.60/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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