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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 366.11 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 366.11 and 229.81 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 366.11 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/366.11 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 366.11 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 84,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133.98/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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