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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 247 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 247 and 73.36 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 247 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/247 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 247 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 18,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119.92/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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