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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.62 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.62 and 136.32 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.62 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.62 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.62 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 49,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977.64/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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