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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.74 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.74 and 140.52 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.74 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.74 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.74 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 47,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318.70/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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