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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.00, 365.85 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.00, 365.85 and 97.74 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.00 : 365.85 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.00/365.85 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.00x = 365.85 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.00x = 35,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,758.18/244.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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