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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 364.92 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 364.92 and 146.24 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 364.92 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/364.92 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 364.92 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 53,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365.90/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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