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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 612.32 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 612.32 and 164.64 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 612.32 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/612.32 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 612.32 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 100,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,812.36/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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