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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 226.51 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 226.51 and 105.91 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 226.51 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/226.51 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 226.51 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 23,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988.84/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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