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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.18 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.18 and 116.63 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.18 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.18 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.18 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 42,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,824.20/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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