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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 245.96 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 245.96 and 61.39 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 245.96 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/245.96 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 245.96 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 15,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.48/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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