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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 571.35 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 571.35 and 164.53 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 571.35 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/571.35 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 571.35 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 94,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005.55/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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