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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 367.18 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 367.18 and 71.44 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 367.18 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/367.18 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 367.18 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 26,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232.08/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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