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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.04, 323.84 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.04, 323.84 and 164.54 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.04 : 323.84 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.04/323.84 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.04x = 323.84 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.04x = 53,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284.63/216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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