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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.19, 337.00 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.19, 337.00 and 144.64 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.19 : 337.00 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.19/337.00 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.19x = 337.00 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.19x = 48,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.48/244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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