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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 334.90 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 334.90 and 237.92 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 334.90 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/334.90 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 334.90 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 79,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679.41/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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