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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 245.76 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 245.76 and 146.04 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 245.76 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/245.76 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 245.76 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 35,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890.79/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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