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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.75, 246.89 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.75, 246.89 and 136.95 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.75 : 246.89 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.75/246.89 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.75x = 246.89 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.75x = 33,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812.64/164.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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