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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.91, 367.36 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.91, 367.36 and 163.18 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.91 : 367.36 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.91/367.36 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.91x = 367.36 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.91x = 59,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944.48/244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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