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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 895.52 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 895.52 and 164.26 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 895.52 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/895.52 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 895.52 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 147,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,098.12/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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