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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 192.81 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.12 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.12 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.12 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 70,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,591.60/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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