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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.80 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.80 and 121.07 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.80 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.80 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.80 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 29,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757.17/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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