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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.64 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.64 and 162.64 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.64 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.64 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.64 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 59,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,467.69/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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