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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 367.20 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 367.20 and 100.44 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 367.20 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/367.20 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 367.20 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 36,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.57/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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