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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.06 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.06 and 97.74 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.06 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.06 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.06 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 35,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,776.87/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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