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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.32 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.32 and 164.52 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.32 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.32 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.32 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 88,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070.85/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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