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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 367.01 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 367.01 and 163.41 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 367.01 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/367.01 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 367.01 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 59,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,973.10/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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