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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.16 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.16 and 164.87 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.16 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.16 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.16 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 105,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,050.57/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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