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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.70 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.70 and 82.69 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.70 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.70 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.70 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 20,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.32/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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