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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.71 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.71 and 164.83 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.71 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.71 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.71 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 94,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234.96/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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