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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.19, 576.40 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.19, 576.40 and 164.70 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.19 : 576.40 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.19/576.40 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.19x = 576.40 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.19x = 94,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933.08/384.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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