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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.22 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.22 and 164.66 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.22 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.22 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.22 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 126,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,330.45/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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