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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.23 and 100.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.23 and 100.46 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.23 = 100.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.23 = 100.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.23 × 100.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 36,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,891.93/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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