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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.83 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.83 and 164.16 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.83 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.83 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.83 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 97,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,318.97/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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