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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 246.11 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 246.11 and 68.01 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 246.11 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/246.11 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 246.11 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 16,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.60/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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