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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 246.11 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 246.11 and 72.75 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 246.11 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/246.11 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 246.11 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 17,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.27/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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