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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.97, 949.44 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.97, 949.44 and 164.44 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.97 : 949.44 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.97/949.44 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.97x = 949.44 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.97x = 156,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,121.17/632.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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