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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.30 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.30 and 152.79 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.30 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.30 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.30 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 55,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,966.98/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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