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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 367.00 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 367.00 and 142.05 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 367.00 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/367.00 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 367.00 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 52,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,133.37/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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