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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.69, 441.70 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.69, 441.70 and 164.75 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.69 : 441.70 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.69/441.70 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.69x = 441.70 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.69x = 72,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,769.25/294.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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