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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 245.76 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 245.76 and 123.36 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 245.76 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/245.76 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 245.76 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 30,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,316.95/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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