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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 246.40 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 246.40 and 109.60 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 246.40 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/246.40 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 246.40 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 27,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005.44/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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