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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 366.09 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 366.09 and 115.76 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 366.09 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/366.09 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 366.09 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 42,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378.58/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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