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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 365.85 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 365.85 and 204.70 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 365.85 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/365.85 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 365.85 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 74,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,886.64/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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