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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 930.72 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 930.72 and 164.48 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 930.72 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/930.72 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 930.72 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 153,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,084.83/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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