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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 365.75 and 147.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 365.75 and 147.00 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 365.75 = 147.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/365.75 = 147.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 365.75 × 147.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 53,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.99/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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