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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 245.94 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 245.94 and 81.76 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 245.94 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/245.94 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 245.94 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 20,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108.05/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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