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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.94 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.94 and 120.53 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.94 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.94 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.94 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 44,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.66/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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