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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.05 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.05 and 91.86 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.05 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.05 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.05 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 22,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.15/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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