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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 246 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 246 and 143.76 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 246 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/246 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 246 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 35,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364.96/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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