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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 366.18 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 366.18 and 81.77 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 366.18 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/366.18 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 366.18 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 29,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,940.63/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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