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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 226.33 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 226.33 and 101.88 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 226.33 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/226.33 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 226.33 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 23,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.50/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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