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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.60 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.60 and 125.64 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.60 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.60 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.60 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 30,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982.82/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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