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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 365.64 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 365.64 and 175.87 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 365.64 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/365.64 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 365.64 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 64,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305.40/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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