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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 245.92 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 245.92 and 77.35 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 245.92 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/245.92 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 245.92 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 19,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,021.91/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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