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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 247.20 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 247.20 and 103.77 is: 155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 247.20 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/247.20 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 247.20 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 25,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651.94/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.64

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