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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.12 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.12 and 129.34 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.12 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.12 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.12 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 47,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,483.30/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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