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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 246.97 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 246.97 and 109.99 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 246.97 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/246.97 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 246.97 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 27,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163.27/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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