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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.70 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.70 and 164.40 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.70 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.70 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.70 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 91,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192.68/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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