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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 366.75 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 366.75 and 176.16 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 366.75 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/366.75 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 366.75 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 64,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606.68/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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