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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.25 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.25 and 107.97 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.25 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.25 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.25 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 24,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428.21/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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