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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 366.11 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 366.11 and 157.34 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 366.11 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/366.11 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 366.11 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 57,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601.13/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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