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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 530.88 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 530.88 and 244.84 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 530.88 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/530.88 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 530.88 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 129,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,980.66/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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