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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 247.04 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 247.04 and 68.52 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 247.04 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/247.04 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 247.04 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 16,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.18/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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