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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 554.11 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 554.11 and 164.23 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 554.11 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/554.11 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 554.11 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 90,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,999.69/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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