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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 507 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 507 and 164.69 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 507 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/507 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 507 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 83,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,495.30/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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