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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 245.87 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 245.87 and 61.28 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 245.87 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/245.87 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 245.87 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 15,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066.91/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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