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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 369.45 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 369.45 and 164.90 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 369.45 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/369.45 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 369.45 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 60,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.46/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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