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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.15, 550.16 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.15, 550.16 and 244.97 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.15 : 550.16 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.15/550.16 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.15x = 550.16 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.15x = 134,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,772.70/367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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