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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 365.88 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 365.88 and 141.46 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 365.88 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/365.88 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 365.88 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 51,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757.38/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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