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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.66 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.66 and 99.37 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.66 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.66 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.66 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 24,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.60/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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