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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.55, 246.95 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.55, 246.95 and 61.93 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.55 : 246.95 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.55/246.95 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.55x = 246.95 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.55x = 15,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292.30/164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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