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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366 and 89.94 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 32,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,918.04/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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