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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 247 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 247 and 61.94 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 247 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/247 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 247 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 15,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299.18/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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