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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.68 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.68 and 235.82 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.68 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.68 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.68 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 86,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,470.48/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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