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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.11 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.11 and 212.94 is: 319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.11 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.11 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.11 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 78,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,172.40/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.57

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