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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 246.94 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 246.94 and 60.53 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 246.94 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/246.94 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 246.94 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 14,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945.89/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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