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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.73, 805.10 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.73, 805.10 and 244.22 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.73 : 805.10 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.73/805.10 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.73x = 805.10 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.73x = 196,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,616.28/536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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