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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 776.39 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 776.39 and 244.22 is: 366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 776.39 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/776.39 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 776.39 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 189,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,604.86/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.00

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