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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.72 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.72 and 81.64 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.72 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.72 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.72 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 29,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857.38/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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