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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.04 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.04 and 71.40 is: 107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.04 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.04 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.04 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 26,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.66/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.08

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