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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 411.42 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 411.42 and 164.56 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 411.42 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/411.42 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 411.42 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 67,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,703.28/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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