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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 245.93 and 61.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 245.93 and 61.31 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 245.93 = 61.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/245.93 = 61.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 245.93 × 61.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 15,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,078.28/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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