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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 610 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 610 and 163.12 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 610 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/610 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 610 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 99,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,503.20/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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