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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.86, 367.15 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.86, 367.15 and 112.94 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.86 : 367.15 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.86/367.15 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.86x = 367.15 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.86x = 41,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.60/244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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