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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.93, 637.15 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.93, 637.15 and 164.73 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.93 : 637.15 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.93/637.15 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.93x = 637.15 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.93x = 104,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,957.72/424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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