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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.41 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.41 and 101.88 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.41 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.41 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.41 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 23,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066.65/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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