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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 367.16 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 367.16 and 135.08 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 367.16 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/367.16 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 367.16 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 49,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597.66/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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