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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 366.67 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 366.67 and 98.31 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 366.67 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/366.67 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 366.67 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 36,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047.08/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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