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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 336.79 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 336.79 and 145.81 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 336.79 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/336.79 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 336.79 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 49,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,107.35/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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