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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 364.73 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 364.73 and 166.41 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 364.73 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/364.73 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 364.73 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 60,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,693.89/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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