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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.37, 554.25 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.37, 554.25 and 164.14 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.37 : 554.25 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.37/554.25 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.37x = 554.25 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.37x = 90,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,974.60/369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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