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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 365.25 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 365.25 and 185.32 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 365.25 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/365.25 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 365.25 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 67,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.13/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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