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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 636.10 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 636.10 and 164.23 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 636.10 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/636.10 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 636.10 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 104,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,467.70/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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