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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.12 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.12 and 146.61 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.12 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.12 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.12 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 53,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,676.85/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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