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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.76 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.76 and 204.42 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.76 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.76 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.76 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 74,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,973.08/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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