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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.06, 366.04 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.06, 366.04 and 81.72 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.06 : 366.04 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.06/366.04 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.06x = 366.04 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.06x = 29,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,912.79/244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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