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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.48 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.48 and 152.97 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.48 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.48 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.48 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 56,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,060.45/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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