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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 227.30 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 227.30 and 94.79 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 227.30 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/227.30 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 227.30 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 21,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546.57/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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