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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 247.41 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 247.41 and 62.23 is: 93.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 247.41 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/247.41 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 247.41 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 15,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.79/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.36

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