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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.22 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.22 and 135.59 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.22 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.22 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.22 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 30,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,673.06/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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