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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 365.87 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 365.87 and 200.72 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 365.87 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/365.87 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 365.87 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 73,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,437.43/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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