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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 366.83 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 366.83 and 176.18 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 366.83 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/366.83 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 366.83 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 64,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625.39/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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