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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.40 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.40 and 244.08 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.40 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.40 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.40 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 133,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,853.47/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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