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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 365.94 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 365.94 and 139.96 is: 209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 365.94 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/365.94 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 365.94 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 51,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,216.96/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.83

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