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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.66 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.66 and 161.12 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.66 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.66 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.66 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 54,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242.66/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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