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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 367.59 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 367.59 and 114.99 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 367.59 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/367.59 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 367.59 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 42,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269.17/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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