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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.64 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.64 and 145.72 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.64 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.64 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.64 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 49,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055.18/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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