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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.36 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.36 and 164.19 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.36 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.36 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.36 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 136,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,501.00/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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