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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939.95 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939.95 and 164.41 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939.95 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939.95 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939.95 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 154,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,540.84/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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