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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.74, 367.20 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.74, 367.20 and 183.99 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.74 : 367.20 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.74/367.20 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.74x = 367.20 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.74x = 67,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,561.13/244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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