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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 367.64 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 367.64 and 129.40 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 367.64 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/367.64 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 367.64 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 47,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571.54/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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