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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.28 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.28 and 164.93 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.28 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.28 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.28 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 91,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,579.14/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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