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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.54 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.54 and 99.94 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.54 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.54 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.54 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 24,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739.15/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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