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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 337.44 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 337.44 and 195.09 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 337.44 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/337.44 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 337.44 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 65,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,831.17/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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