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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.63 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.63 and 198.65 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.63 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.63 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.63 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 72,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,831.22/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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