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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.90 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.90 and 98.95 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.90 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.90 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.90 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 24,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331.44/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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