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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 366.66 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 366.66 and 162.90 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 366.66 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/366.66 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 366.66 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 59,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,728.91/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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