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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.62 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.62 and 156.76 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.62 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.62 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.62 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 52,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,768.10/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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