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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 246.38 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 246.38 and 112.97 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 246.38 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/246.38 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 246.38 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 27,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.60/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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