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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 247.66 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 247.66 and 43.39 is: 65.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 247.66 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/247.66 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 247.66 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 10,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.97/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.08

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