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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 246.14 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 246.14 and 67.82 is: 101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 246.14 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/246.14 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 246.14 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 16,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.21/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.79

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