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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 369.80 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 369.80 and 164.06 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 369.80 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/369.80 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 369.80 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 60,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668.72/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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