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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.47 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.47 and 156.62 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.47 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.47 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.47 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 52,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695.47/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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