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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 365.86 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 365.86 and 89.87 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 365.86 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/365.86 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 365.86 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 32,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,877.56/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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