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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.14 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.14 and 99.80 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.14 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.14 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.14 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 36,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,540.77/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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