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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 365.72 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 365.72 and 189.84 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 365.72 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/365.72 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 365.72 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 69,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,428.71/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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