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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.06, 592.71 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.06, 592.71 and 164.06 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.06 : 592.71 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.06/592.71 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.06x = 592.71 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.06x = 97,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,236.22/395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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