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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 365.76 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 365.76 and 152.58 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 365.76 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/365.76 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 365.76 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 55,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,807.66/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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