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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 366.49 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 366.49 and 152.91 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 366.49 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/366.49 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 366.49 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 56,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039.99/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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