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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.13, 366.21 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.13, 366.21 and 81.81 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.13 : 366.21 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.13/366.21 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.13x = 366.21 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.13x = 29,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.64/244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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