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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 366.14 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 366.14 and 192.74 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 366.14 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/366.14 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 366.14 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 70,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.03/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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