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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 226.67 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 226.67 and 122.81 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 226.67 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/226.67 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 226.67 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 27,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835.60/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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