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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 366.20 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 366.20 and 99.82 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 366.20 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/366.20 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 366.20 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 36,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554.08/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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