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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.00, 365.66 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.00, 365.66 and 175.21 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.00 : 365.66 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.00/365.66 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.00x = 365.66 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.00x = 64,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067.33/244.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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