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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 337.11 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 337.11 and 197.73 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 337.11 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/337.11 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 337.11 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 66,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,655.77/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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