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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 367.25 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 367.25 and 197.03 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 367.25 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/367.25 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 367.25 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 72,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,356.45/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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