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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 367.11 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 367.11 and 205.87 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 367.11 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/367.11 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 367.11 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 75,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,576.94/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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