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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,107.10 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,107.10 and 244.44 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,107.10 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,107.10 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,107.10 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 270,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,616.15/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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