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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 366.74 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 366.74 and 183.90 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 366.74 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/366.74 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 366.74 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 67,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442.57/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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