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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 823.67 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 823.67 and 164.25 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 823.67 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/823.67 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 823.67 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 135,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,286.98/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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