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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 637.44 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 637.44 and 164.93 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 637.44 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/637.44 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 637.44 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 105,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,132.98/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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