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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.75 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.75 and 164.30 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.75 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.75 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.75 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 154,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,396.53/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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