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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.85 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.85 and 164.52 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.85 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.85 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.85 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 91,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,283.92/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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