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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 247.24 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 247.24 and 95.51 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 247.24 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/247.24 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 247.24 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 23,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.89/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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