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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 570.60 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 570.60 and 164.16 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 570.60 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/570.60 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 570.60 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 93,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,669.70/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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