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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 245.84 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 245.84 and 115.76 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 245.84 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/245.84 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 245.84 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 28,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458.44/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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