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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 411.09 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 411.09 and 164.43 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 411.09 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/411.09 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 411.09 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 67,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595.53/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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