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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 452.69 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 452.69 and 164.90 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 452.69 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/452.69 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 452.69 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 74,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647.76/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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