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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.21, 366.32 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.21, 366.32 and 81.92 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.21 : 366.32 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.21/366.32 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.21x = 366.32 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.21x = 30,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008.93/244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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