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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 576.36 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 576.36 and 164.81 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 576.36 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/576.36 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 576.36 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 94,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,991.33/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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