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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 554.48 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 554.48 and 164.32 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 554.48 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/554.48 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 554.48 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 91,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,112.15/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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