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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 367.32 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 367.32 and 82.59 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 367.32 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/367.32 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 367.32 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 30,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,336.96/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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