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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 365.60 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 365.60 and 189.28 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 365.60 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/365.60 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 365.60 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 69,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,200.77/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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