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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 246.22 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 246.22 and 77.51 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 246.22 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/246.22 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 246.22 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 19,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083.98/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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