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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 319.02 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 319.02 and 164.20 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 319.02 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/319.02 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 319.02 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 52,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383.08/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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