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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 575.69 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 575.69 and 164.73 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 575.69 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/575.69 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 575.69 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 94,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,831.46/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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