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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.09 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.09 and 112.10 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.09 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.09 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.09 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 27,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.69/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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