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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.23, 452.36 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.23, 452.36 and 164.93 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.23 : 452.36 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.23/452.36 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.23x = 452.36 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.23x = 74,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,606.91/302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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