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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 367.69 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 367.69 and 168.43 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 367.69 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/367.69 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 367.69 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 61,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.69/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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