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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 225.88 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 225.88 and 134.92 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 225.88 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/225.88 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 225.88 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 30,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,475.73/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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