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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 246.69 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 246.69 and 135.44 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 246.69 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/246.69 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 246.69 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 33,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,411.69/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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