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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.39 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.39 and 81.95 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.39 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.39 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.39 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 30,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023.83/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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