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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 366.66 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 366.66 and 163.42 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 366.66 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/366.66 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 366.66 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 59,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,919.58/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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