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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.22 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.22 and 108.78 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.22 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.22 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.22 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 24,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,607.67/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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