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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 366.26 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 366.26 and 171.95 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 366.26 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/366.26 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 366.26 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 62,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,975.72/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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