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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.17 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.17 and 97.83 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.17 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.17 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.17 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 35,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821.92/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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