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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.08 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.08 and 107.86 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.08 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.08 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.08 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 39,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593.25/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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