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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 453.07 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 453.07 and 164.84 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 453.07 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/453.07 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 453.07 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 74,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684.06/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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