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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 226.92 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 226.92 and 106.18 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 226.92 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/226.92 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 226.92 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 24,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.37/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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