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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.93 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.93 and 142.09 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.93 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.93 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.93 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 52,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136.17/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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