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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.13 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.13 and 106.43 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.13 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.13 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.13 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 26,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194.32/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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