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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 570.93 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 570.93 and 164.07 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 570.93 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/570.93 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 570.93 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 93,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,672.49/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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