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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.05 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.05 and 81.74 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.05 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.05 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.05 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 29,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.05/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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