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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 366.42 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 366.42 and 199.04 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 366.42 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/366.42 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 366.42 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 72,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,932.24/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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