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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 777.18 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 777.18 and 244.10 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 777.18 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/777.18 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 777.18 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 189,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,709.64/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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