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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 547.98 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 547.98 and 244.14 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 547.98 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/547.98 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 547.98 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 133,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,783.84/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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