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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 227.46 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 227.46 and 94.88 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 227.46 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/227.46 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 227.46 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 21,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581.40/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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