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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 549.66 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 549.66 and 244.94 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 549.66 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/549.66 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 549.66 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 134,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633.72/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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