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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593.61 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593.61 and 164.62 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593.61 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593.61 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593.61 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 97,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,720.08/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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