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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 367.02 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 367.02 and 183.86 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 367.02 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/367.02 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 367.02 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 67,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,480.30/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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