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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.84 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.84 and 136.40 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.84 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.84 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.84 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 50,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,036.98/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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