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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 246.43 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 246.43 and 92.13 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 246.43 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/246.43 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 246.43 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 22,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.60/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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