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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 245.89 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 245.89 and 61.16 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 245.89 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/245.89 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 245.89 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 15,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038.69/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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