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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 246.77 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 246.77 and 73.19 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 246.77 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/246.77 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 246.77 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 18,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.66/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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