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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 226.24 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 226.24 and 108.66 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 226.24 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/226.24 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 226.24 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 24,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.82/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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