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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 246.84 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 246.84 and 113.16 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 246.84 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/246.84 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 246.84 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 27,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932.41/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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