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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.57, 554.64 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.57, 554.64 and 164.37 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.57 : 554.64 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.57/554.64 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.57x = 554.64 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.57x = 91,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166.18/369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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