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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 550.01 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 550.01 and 244.90 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 550.01 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/550.01 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 550.01 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 134,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,697.37/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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