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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.06, 245.77 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.06, 245.77 and 98.92 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.06 : 245.77 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.06/245.77 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.06x = 245.77 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.06x = 24,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.57/164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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