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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 245.61 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 245.61 and 99.75 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 245.61 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/245.61 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 245.61 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 24,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.60/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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