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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 611.69 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 611.69 and 164.25 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 611.69 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/611.69 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 611.69 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 100,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,469.26/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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