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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 555.09 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 555.09 and 164.69 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 555.09 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/555.09 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 555.09 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 91,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417.77/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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