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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.74 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.74 and 164.41 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.74 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.74 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.74 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 91,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204.80/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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