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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.32 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.32 and 109.90 is: 164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.32 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.32 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.32 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 27,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180.47/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.99

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