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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 535.56 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 535.56 and 164.53 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 535.56 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/535.56 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 535.56 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 88,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,116.66/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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