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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.97 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.97 and 190.92 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.97 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.97 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.97 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 70,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,061.91/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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