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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 411.13 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 411.13 and 164.54 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 411.13 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/411.13 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 411.13 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 67,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,648.56/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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