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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 246.93 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 246.93 and 146.44 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 246.93 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/246.93 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 246.93 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 36,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160.43/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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