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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.58 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.58 and 226.28 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.58 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.58 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.58 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 82,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,723.44/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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