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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 246.75 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 246.75 and 92.53 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 246.75 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/246.75 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 246.75 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 22,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.78/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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