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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.97 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.97 and 150.87 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.97 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.97 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.97 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 50,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,836.89/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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