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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.89 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.89 and 121.28 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.89 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.89 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.89 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 44,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493.98/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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