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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 554.61 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 554.61 and 164.27 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 554.61 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/554.61 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 554.61 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 91,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,107.79/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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