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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.03 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.03 and 71.47 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.03 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.03 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.03 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 17,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583.76/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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