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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 247.14 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 247.14 and 77.99 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 247.14 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/247.14 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 247.14 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 19,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,273.21/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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