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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 554.82 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 554.82 and 164.70 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 554.82 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/554.82 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 554.82 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 91,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,378.85/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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