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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 576.75 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 576.75 and 164.93 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 576.75 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/576.75 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 576.75 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 95,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,123.38/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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