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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 246.24 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 246.24 and 95.83 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 246.24 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/246.24 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 246.24 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 23,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.95/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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