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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 367.30 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 367.30 and 107.87 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 367.30 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/367.30 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 367.30 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 39,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.30/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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