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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 366.10 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 366.10 and 175.97 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 366.10 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/366.10 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 366.10 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 64,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423.09/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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