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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.14 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.14 and 119.82 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.14 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.14 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.14 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 27,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096.09/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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