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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.76 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.76 and 164.93 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.76 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.76 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.76 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 161,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,256.24/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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