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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.06 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.06 and 198.36 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.06 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.06 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.06 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 72,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,611.66/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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