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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 246.04 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 246.04 and 48.47 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 246.04 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/246.04 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 246.04 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 11,924.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,924.21/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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