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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.83, 571.08 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.83, 571.08 and 164.25 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.83 : 571.08 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.83/571.08 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.83x = 571.08 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.83x = 93,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,799.89/380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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