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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 245.69 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 245.69 and 109.78 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 245.69 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/245.69 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 245.69 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 26,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971.85/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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