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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.72 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.72 and 164.34 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.72 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.72 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.72 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 91,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,162.68/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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