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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 226.53 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 226.53 and 97.76 is: 134.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 226.53 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/226.53 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 226.53 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 22,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.14/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.94

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