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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 366.10 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 366.10 and 81.80 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 366.10 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/366.10 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 366.10 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 29,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,946.98/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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