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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 246.54 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 246.54 and 112.92 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 246.54 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/246.54 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 246.54 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 27,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839.30/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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