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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.88 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.88 and 122.12 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.88 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.88 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.88 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 44,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.27/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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