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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 367.08 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 367.08 and 116.68 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 367.08 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/367.08 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 367.08 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 42,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830.89/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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