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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 247.28 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 247.28 and 92.79 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 247.28 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/247.28 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 247.28 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 22,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,944.65/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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