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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 366.31 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 366.31 and 81.92 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 366.31 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/366.31 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 366.31 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 30,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008.12/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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