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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 246.02 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 246.02 and 103.21 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 246.02 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/246.02 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 246.02 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 25,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391.72/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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