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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 554.13 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 554.13 and 163.94 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 554.13 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/554.13 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 554.13 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 90,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,841.30/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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