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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 366.28 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 366.28 and 198.83 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 366.28 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/366.28 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 366.28 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 72,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827.45/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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