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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 366.27 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 366.27 and 196.54 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 366.27 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/366.27 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 366.27 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 71,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,983.89/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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