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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 366.55 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 366.55 and 98.00 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 366.55 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/366.55 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 366.55 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 35,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.57/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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