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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.65 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.65 and 164.58 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.65 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.65 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.65 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 111,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,856.80/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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