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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 570.75 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 570.75 and 164.08 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 570.75 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/570.75 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 570.75 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 93,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,648.66/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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