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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.61, 367.09 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.61, 367.09 and 167.65 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.61 : 367.09 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.61/367.09 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.61x = 367.09 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.61x = 61,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542.64/244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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