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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 337.85 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 337.85 and 139.91 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 337.85 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/337.85 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 337.85 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 47,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266.20/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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