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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 246.20 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 246.20 and 61.42 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 246.20 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/246.20 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 246.20 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 15,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121.60/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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