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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.90 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.90 and 154.46 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.90 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.90 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.90 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 35,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.46/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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