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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 246.15 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 246.15 and 66.52 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 246.15 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/246.15 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 246.15 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 16,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.90/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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