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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.33, 612.65 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.33, 612.65 and 164.92 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.33 : 612.65 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.33/612.65 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.33x = 612.65 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.33x = 101,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,038.24/408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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