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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.58 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.58 and 164.64 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.58 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.58 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.58 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 100,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,690.53/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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