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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 366.13 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 366.13 and 81.79 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 366.13 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/366.13 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 366.13 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 29,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.77/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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