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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 366.48 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 366.48 and 99.94 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 366.48 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/366.48 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 366.48 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 36,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,625.10/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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