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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.64 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.64 and 119.43 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.64 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.64 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.64 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 29,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575.05/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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