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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.17 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.17 and 110.81 is: 152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.17 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.17 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.17 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 25,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061.90/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.82

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