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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 505.88 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 505.88 and 164.25 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 505.88 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/505.88 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 505.88 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 83,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090.79/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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