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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 939.36 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 939.36 and 164.01 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 939.36 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/939.36 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 939.36 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 154,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,063.29/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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