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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 367.26 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 367.26 and 98.53 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 367.26 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/367.26 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 367.26 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 36,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.84/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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