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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 246.33 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 246.33 and 77.54 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 246.33 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/246.33 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 246.33 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 19,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.20/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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