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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.02 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.02 and 96.30 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.02 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.02 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.02 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 23,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.03/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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