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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 337.75 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 337.75 and 146.49 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 337.75 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/337.75 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 337.75 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 49,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477.00/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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