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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.95 and 231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.95 and 231.05 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.95 = 231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.95 = 231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.95 × 231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 77,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,852.30/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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