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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.30 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.30 and 183.74 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.30 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.30 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.30 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 67,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,302.13/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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