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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.16 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.16 and 153.05 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.16 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.16 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.16 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 56,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191.24/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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