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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.19 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.19 and 68.67 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.19 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.19 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.19 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 16,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.19/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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