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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 367.12 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 367.12 and 73.76 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 367.12 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/367.12 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 367.12 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 27,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078.77/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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