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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 366.91 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 366.91 and 82.24 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 366.91 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/366.91 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 366.91 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 30,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174.68/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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