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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 612.27 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 612.27 and 164.70 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 612.27 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/612.27 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 612.27 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 100,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,840.87/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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