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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.81 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.81 and 212.95 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.81 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.81 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.81 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 71,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.69/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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