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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 246.96 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 246.96 and 92.44 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 246.96 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/246.96 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 246.96 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 22,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.98/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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