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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 337.64 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 337.64 and 174.95 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 337.64 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/337.64 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 337.64 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 59,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,067.56/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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