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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 336.24 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 336.24 and 164.93 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 336.24 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/336.24 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 336.24 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 55,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.24/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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