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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.09, 246.21 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.09, 246.21 and 82.89 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.09 : 246.21 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.09/246.21 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.09x = 246.21 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.09x = 20,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406.70/164.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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