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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.56 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.56 and 110.34 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.56 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.56 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.56 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 27,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204.88/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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