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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 612.30 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 612.30 and 164.82 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 612.30 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/612.30 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 612.30 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 100,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,919.29/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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