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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 977.01 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 977.01 and 164.43 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 977.01 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/977.01 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 977.01 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 160,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,644.05/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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