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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 336.63 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 336.63 and 177.94 is: 245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 336.63 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/336.63 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 336.63 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 59,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899.94/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.42

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