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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 245.82 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 245.82 and 82.91 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 245.82 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/245.82 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 245.82 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 20,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,380.94/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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