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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 576.07 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 576.07 and 164.63 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 576.07 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/576.07 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 576.07 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 94,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,837.58/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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