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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 466.10 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 466.10 and 164.58 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 466.10 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/466.10 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 466.10 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 76,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709.92/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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