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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.37 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.37 and 200.97 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.37 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.37 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.37 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 67,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800.24/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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