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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.14 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.14 and 135.86 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.14 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.14 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.14 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 49,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.29/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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