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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 365.72 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 365.72 and 183.11 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 365.72 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/365.72 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 365.72 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 66,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966.30/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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