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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.75, 337.90 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.75, 337.90 and 151.54 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.75 : 337.90 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.75/337.90 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.75x = 337.90 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.75x = 51,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205.37/244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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