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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.64 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.64 and 68.83 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.64 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.64 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.64 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 17,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044.10/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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