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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.05 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.05 and 164.75 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.05 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.05 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.05 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 104,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,953.99/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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