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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 337.76 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 337.76 and 139.86 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 337.76 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/337.76 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 337.76 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 47,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,239.11/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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