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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.88 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.88 and 164.52 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.88 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.88 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.88 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 91,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,288.86/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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