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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.42 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.42 and 193.57 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.42 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.42 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.42 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 71,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,121.49/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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