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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.94 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.94 and 102.33 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.94 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.94 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.94 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 23,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.64/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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