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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 617.04 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 617.04 and 164.58 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 617.04 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/617.04 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 617.04 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 101,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,552.44/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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