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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541 and 244.80 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 132,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,436.80/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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