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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 246.14 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 246.14 and 99.05 is: 148.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 246.14 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/246.14 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 246.14 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 24,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380.17/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.63

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