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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 246.26 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 246.26 and 103.22 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 246.26 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/246.26 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 246.26 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 25,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418.96/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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