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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 247.00 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 247.00 and 68.46 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 247.00 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/247.00 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 247.00 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 16,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908.04/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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