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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.56 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.56 and 68.94 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.56 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.56 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.56 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 17,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.79/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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