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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 366.88 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 366.88 and 107.79 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 366.88 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/366.88 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 366.88 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 39,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545.73/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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