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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 366.01 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 366.01 and 152.72 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 366.01 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/366.01 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 366.01 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 55,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,897.05/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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