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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 366.98 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 366.98 and 222.42 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 366.98 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/366.98 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 366.98 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 81,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,622.58/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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