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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291 and 164.67 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 47,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918.97/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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