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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.35 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.35 and 108.74 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.35 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.35 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.35 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 24,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.30/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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