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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 247.41 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 247.41 and 92.82 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 247.41 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/247.41 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 247.41 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 22,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964.60/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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