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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.18 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.18 and 81.82 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.18 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.18 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.18 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 29,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,960.85/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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