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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 662.56 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 662.56 and 164.27 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 662.56 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/662.56 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 662.56 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 108,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,839.66/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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