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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.48 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.48 and 164.29 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.48 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.48 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.48 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 91,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,092.75/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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