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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.09 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.09 and 87.07 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.09 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.09 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.09 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 21,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.26/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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