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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 336.48 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 336.48 and 197.24 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 336.48 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/336.48 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 336.48 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 66,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,367.17/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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