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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.83 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.83 and 149.50 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.83 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.83 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.83 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 50,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,356.09/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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