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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 247.43 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 247.43 and 110.78 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 247.43 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/247.43 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 247.43 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 27,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.36/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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