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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.90 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.90 and 164.97 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.90 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.90 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.90 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 67,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786.50/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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