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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 441.47 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 441.47 and 164.48 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 441.47 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/441.47 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 441.47 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 72,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,609.96/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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