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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.03 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.03 and 164.83 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.03 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.03 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.03 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 83,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,573.75/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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