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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 367.80 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 367.80 and 176.94 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 367.80 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/367.80 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 367.80 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 65,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078.53/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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