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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 245.86 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 245.86 and 61.22 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 245.86 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/245.86 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 245.86 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 15,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.55/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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