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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.77, 337.85 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.77, 337.85 and 151.56 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.77 : 337.85 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.77/337.85 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.77x = 337.85 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.77x = 51,203.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,203.79/244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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