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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 337.88 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 337.88 and 151.61 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 337.88 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/337.88 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 337.88 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 51,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,224.68/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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