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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.80 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.80 and 146.54 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.80 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.80 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.80 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 53,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,602.14/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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