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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 365.60 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 365.60 and 192.56 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 365.60 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/365.60 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 365.60 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 70,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,399.56/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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