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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 366.15 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 366.15 and 81.86 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 366.15 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/366.15 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 366.15 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 29,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971.21/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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