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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 366.18 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 366.18 and 241.98 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 366.18 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/366.18 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 366.18 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 88,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,608.24/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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