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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.96 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.96 and 164.73 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.96 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.96 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.96 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 91,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,417.74/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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