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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 367.16 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 367.16 and 71.41 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 367.16 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/367.16 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 367.16 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 26,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.16/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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