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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 367.90 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 367.90 and 236.73 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 367.90 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/367.90 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 367.90 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 87,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,093.02/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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