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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 366.53 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 366.53 and 120.94 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 366.53 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/366.53 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 366.53 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 44,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,328.68/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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