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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.80 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.80 and 146.57 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.80 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.80 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.80 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 49,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,509.66/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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