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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.76 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.76 and 156.66 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.76 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.76 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.76 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 52,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756.82/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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