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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 246.21 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 246.21 and 112.91 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 246.21 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/246.21 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 246.21 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 27,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797.92/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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