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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 246.19 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 246.19 and 72.75 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 246.19 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/246.19 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 246.19 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 17,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909.82/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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