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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 246.94 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 246.94 and 110.72 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 246.94 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/246.94 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 246.94 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 27,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.20/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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