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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 246.26 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 246.26 and 61.46 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 246.26 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/246.26 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 246.26 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 15,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135.14/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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