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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 552.10 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 552.10 and 244.76 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 552.10 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/552.10 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 552.10 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 135,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,132.00/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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